National Republican., 1887-12-08
THE PARTY,s RECORD.
An Address by the National Republican
Gluh.

Another year will decide whether or not the
mistakes of 1881 are TO be corrected at the bal.
lot box, thus placing the destinies OF this great
nation once again In the keeping of i,s ever
10, al friends, OF whether the Democratic party
Is TO continue its domination OF our national
affairs.
IL is the mission Of the Republican party to
lead in this work of revision, and the duty be-
fore 1t must be regarded as alike imperative,
sc1S ses Of Se nest
will imIart tone and temper to tt o character
of our government that will be likely to endure
to an indefinite period; Ihe policies to be
tinue for unnumbered generations yet to come,
aud hence the importance OF assuring, to our
country, Republican victory, that the admin
istratlon OF our government may be transferred
TO the control and management Of party that
has ever vindicated Its loyalty and ability to
preserve the national life, TO- maintain It's In
tegrity when imperilled, and to secure to II
those systems and directions In n admlnlstrd.
tion of public aflsirs which are sound, wise,
and benefcent, and are impelled and guided
by honest and patriotic inspirations.
The political history Of our country for the
past thirty three years reveals the Republican
party, in every momentous crisis OF the repu6.
lie, standing out in grand relief as its invinci-
BILE defender-and firm and unwavering In Its
fidelity and devotion TO the cause of the Union.
It never faltered in its duty to the country
when the food Of fratricidnl war attempted TO
wash away our national landmarks, but stood
as a mighty rock between the government aud
its assailants, and beating back aud completely
our country TO peace and given It a prosperity
unparalleled in the history of nations
While considering these verified historic
generelties let us glance further along the
brightly glowing pages OF the Republican
record and contemplate more in detail II fcw
other renowned achievements OF the grand
old party"
II has redeemed our country from the blight
and cuIse Of human houdugc
1t hes proclaimed free ballot to every
citizen.
II has established q sound and lasting none.
terry system, and has made ample provision
for the discharge OF the nations obligations.
II h8s made our nations emblem TO be hon
orco, our cit'2enship TO be respected, and our
financial credit TO stand uuquestioned through.
out all Christendom.
at las made treason odious aud loyalty the
ba0ge of respected citizenship"
It, has appreciated the sacrifices OF the de.
Tenders and preservers, by land aud sea, of the
national life and honor, by the bestowment Of
II has made honesty, capabiliiy. and fidelity
TO duty The conditions oil official preicrment
aud tenure.
sobcUis as the basis OF our intelligence the
very citadel of our liberties and the sources OF
our hoppincss, greatness. and glory. AMI war
rants their freedom from all partisan and sec.
tartan control.
1t guarantees security and right to all for ne
Of religious faith aud worship.
II has set apart tho public domain for the
practical free occupation ofAmerican citizens.
IL insures protection TO persons, reputation
and property, and the right OF thought aud
expression Of opinion in all our land.
1t has elevated the moral and social standard
and dignity Of honest labor, and has largely
incTtated us remuneration.
1t recognizes the high respect due to woman
in all the relations Of life, aud has opened for
| her newer and more fruitful fields of employ
mCnt.
( 1t has diversified and created new and profit.
It has enriched and prospered our people,
educated them 10 nobler aims and objects,
and has better qualified them for the duties
| and responsibilities of freemen.
1t has protected and iostered our hom, in
| dustrlcs by iudcous tariff laws so wisely
framed and so well adjusted in their scope aud
O1f 1na 'hersSy @ S s @ S
and we have iurther prospered thereunder to
such degree that in June, 1857, our na!ional
wealth thS Imperial Sne
thousand millions at the close of Buchanan's
administration, one.half Of which was swal
lowed up and utterly lost in the Democatic
Indeed, so widely and thoroughly has Re-
| publicanism spread and bestowed its blessings
OF reform, rejuyenation, and progress, that
rection, far and near, throughout our country's
broad eXpanse-to the farm, the workshop,
the mill, the mine. the counting room, and
the busy marts of commercc-the rich and
glorious results of its eminently beneficent,
carefully planned, wisely dispensed, and we'll
adjusted policies command for 1t our warmest
| EThtltuue anu D1bueSt hppTeClbtlOu huu CuH-
not fail to swell! every true American heart
with patiiatic exultatIon and national pride.
In marked contrast with the above partial
record OF the Republican party--with tits
matchless history of great thinss accom-
plishtd" stands the registry OF that so.called
Democratic party with It's historical uu-
savory past; rs shallow nIetences Of reform;
and general mismanagement its persistent
urging ofltree trade measures, notwithstanding
their palpable evil tendencies, as affecting
ta.l StKfn fat tt,N,,
for labor, its antagnonism of our shipping in
terests; It's disregard OF the claims of our war
veterans; It's low estimate and standard OF
official excellence ana capacity, and its no
toriouS and persistent endeavOfs to misinter.
pret, alter, and disturb. for selfish and purely
partisan ends, the well-tested, satisfactory aud
prosperous systems of its predecessor which
were found in smoothly running order on its
accession TO power:
| That party which VIGOROUSLY violates the
election laws by ballot s,utling in the north
ern, ana by cOercive suppression Of the Re.
publican party IN the southern states; in whose
camp are active leaders who still Haunt treas
on's ensign in loyal faces, and who are en.
deavoIing to relight the fires of sectional
hatred demogogues and malt ontents wao
amid the plaudits of assembled partisaus,
essay to pull down the martyr crowned. i'm
mortal Lincoln from his exalted summit. to
erase his glorious memory from the faithful
hearts ofa loyal'loving people, and to rear in
his sacred place the treason blackened apostle
| of dihloyalty and rebellion.
That party which, being (but briefly, let US
hope In power, keeps 10 faith of its pledges
| TO the people; which takes no heed OF, and
refuses to be guided by, the great lessons OF
the past: which essays to belittle the grand
sacrifices of blood and treasure made to save
the Union; which displaces experienced public
officers without good and sufficient cause, and
| which seems In It's administration, TO have nc
| policy save that of eXpedieney, and no princl-
ciple beyond the establishment of Its success
sion.
Honestly believing that the Republican party
| is the party of advanced ideas and heallhfu
progress; that Its efforts have ever been aud
will continue 10 be directed to the general wei
| fare of the country and the people, that 1t:
| code OF principles was framed and put In oper
| alton by intelligent, unseliish, and Jealous pa
| triots-men OF profound wisdom, clear judg-
ment, and broad humanities, who drew theil
inspirations as to the proper constituents o.
good government, and sound policy In its III IN
agement, from the great lessons of past and
| contemporaneous history, and from their owr
great experiences in state craft and the exl
gencies OF their time:
And. finally believing that 1t isonly by well
getic action on the part of Republican,
throughout the Union, and particularly her
at the national capitol from whence emanate
| much of the inspiration and information
which alike educates the voters of the countr!
and stimulates them to active duty that thl
Republican party can hope to succeed In thu
approaching presidential contest oflSS8, thu
Republicans permanently and temporarily re-
siding IN this District. actuated by an Games
desire 10 emphasize their sentiments, and Il
| add their efforts 10 the work of rescutng tn
administration of our national affairs from
Democratic rule and misguidanee, hav
banded together and perfected the organiza
OF the District OF Columbia"
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